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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Chocolate Zucchini Waffles

I never set out to make zucchini waffles. I'm such a fan of shredded zucchini pancakes/latkes, with butter and parmesan, that I think of zucchini nearly always as a savory, not a sweet. [Heed the words! Pay no attention to this cake or these muffins!]

When I get overwhelmed with zucchini in the summer I reflexively grab the Food Processor, slap on the 'fine shred' disc, and shred those puppies up before freezing cups of shredded squash in bags. I've noticed I get about 1/2 cup of squash back, when it's thawed and I've squeezed all the water out, so this summer I will be packing 2 cup bags, though right now all the garden volunteers are pie pumpkins, not zucchini, so I'm not overwhelmed. Yet.

Just another week in Squashzilla-land.

In the dead of winter (see photo below), when even my never-say-die Swiss chard has given up, these bags of green goodness cheer me and make me want to celebrate. With chocolate. It's good to celebrate with chocolate, right?

Try these now, or shred and freeze some zucchini to have a mini summer celebration this winter. Either way, you're in for a treat.

Chocolate Zucchini Waffles (adapted from Alton Brown's Good Eats Waffle recipe) makes 16 square waffles, especially if you overfill the last one

In a large bowl, combine melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Dump the dry ingredients on top, and stir until nearly combined. Add the zucchini, and stir until just incorporated. Then, to quote Alton Brown--walk away! Just walk away! [Yes, we still say that to each other at this point in the waffle-making process.] After a nice dog walk, or a shower, or some time noodling around on my FB page, or Pinterest, preheat your waffle iron and give it a swipe with oil or spray. I use about 1/2 to 2/3 cup of batter per waffle, and cook these on the middle setting with good results.

Strawberry mint syrup? That sounds like a delicious topping!I just realized that one of my mystery squashes is in fact a monstrous zucchini, so I'll be shredded up some this weekend.You're a good mom to look out for your girl :)

Yum! I made chocolate zucchini bread yesterday and was thinking about zucchini pancakes for today, but I'm liking the sound of chocolate zucchini waffles! :) And what a good idea to freeze some for later - I didn't even know I could do that!

Laura, Thanks! It really makes me less interested in a plain boring waffle, though there are always times I love a plain boring waffle, too. Waffle sandwiches, even, if the waffles themselves aren't quite right.Thanks!

It is absolutely acceptable to celebrate with chocolate. In fact, I think it's kind of mandatory. I'm sad I don't have a waffle maker and get to say walk away, although I do get to say walk away with your overnight oat muffins so there's something. Plus, I'm pleased you linked up the cake and pancakes because I have been freezing the zucchini this summer, so I will be ready when winter comes.

Nice and chocolatey! And without the too sweet, dessert-making chocolate chips. Don't get me wrong, I love chocolate chips, but in my cookies, not my waffles and pancakes. Fabulous! And I love the pic with the waffle batter leaking onto the counter. Thanks! Sarah

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